The Long Way Out

[Driving indie pop, cinematic road energy, emotional restraint] [Verse 1] Seatbelt click, goodbye town, Streetlights fade, windows down. Radio plays our song, Funny how it still feels wrong. [Pre-Chorus] You said “Drive safe,” I said “Sure,” Neither of us meant the words. [Chorus] Taking the long way out again, Counting signs, pretending when. Every red light feels like proof, I’m still circling around you. [Verse 2] Gas stop coffee, Same road, different stem. Every exit smells like us, Diesel smoke and restless trust. [Bridge] Mirror holds your name so clear, Road feels louder when you’re near. [Chorus – final, slower] Taking the long way out again, Counting signs, pretending when. Every red light feels like proof, I’m still circling around you. [Outro] Engine off, I sit awhile, Still parked beneath your mile.